Journal
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
Volume 39, Issue 3, Pages 133-142Publisher
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DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2003.12.002
Keywords
THR; biomedical; review; bone; mechanical properties
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The current state of materials systems used in total hip replacement is presented in this paper. An overview of the various material systems used in total hip replacement reported in literature is presented in this paper. Metals, polymers, ceramics and composites are used in the design of the different components of hip replacement implants. The merits and demerits of these material systems are evaluated in the context of mechanical properties most suitable for total joint replacement such as a hip implant. Current research on advanced polymeric nanocomposites and biomimetic composites as novel materials systems for bone replacement is also discussed. This paper examines the current research in the materials science and the critical issues and challenges in these materials systems that require further research before application in biomedical industry. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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